FACES & FIGURES | Monthly Art Challenge (Online)
Portraits, bodies, gestures, expressions, posture, the quiet story a figure can hold. Faces & Figures invites artists to explore the human form in any style, from realism to experimental, from intimate studies to bold narrative scenes. Selected works are featured in a curated online collection with your name, artwork title, and website link for lasting visibility.
Key dates
- Deadline to enter: March 31, 2026
- Results emailed: April 18, 2026
- Award dispersed: April 23, 2026
Awards + recognition
- Best in Show: $150 cash award, artist interview, The Moir mini spotlight feature, homepage feature, plus a free Blue Sky Artist Award entry
- Runner Ups (Traditional & Photography): website feature, dedicated social media post, Art Journal mini spotlight, plus a free Blue Sky entry
- Finalists (Top 15 to 20): permanent listing, digital certificate, social highlights
- All Selected Artists: listed on the curated collection page with artist name, artwork title, and link
- Shareable assets: badges and certificates for your website and socials
Entry fee
This challenge uses tiered pricing based on how many images you include in one submission: $18 for 2 images, $25 for 3, $36 for 4, $45 for 5, and $55 for 6 to 10 images.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to artists 18+. 2D and 3D works welcome, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and digital. You must own the rights to the work and imagery submitted.
How to enter + image specs
Complete the form with your artist details, artwork titles, and mediums. Upload JPG/PNG files under the posted size limits, with a minimum 2000 px on the longest side.
Judging criteria
Craftsmanship, presentation, interpretation of the theme, composition, creativity, and technical skill.
Apply here
https://tenmoirgallery.com/faces-and-figures-art-challenge-prospectus-march-2026/